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Basic safety instructions
3 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These safety instructions do not take account of any
• contingencies or events which may occur during installation,
operation and maintenance of the devices.
• local safety regulations that are within the operator’s scope
of responsibility, including those relating to the installation
personnel.
Risk of explosion!
▶Thedeviceisaclosedsystemthatcannotbemodied.
A device already used in a non Ex-"i" circuit can no longer
be used in the Ex-"i" circuit, as the safety thereof cannot be
guaranteed.
▶Only use the device in an Ex-"i" circuit.
▶DevicesusedinanonEx-"i"circuitmust,afterremoval,be
labelled in a manner that prohibits usage in an Ex-"i" circuit.
Danger from high pressure!
Interventions in the system pose an acute risk of injury.
▶Beforelooseninglinesandvalves,turnothepressureand
vent the lines!
▶Notetheowdirectionwheninstalling.
▶Observe the applicable accident prevention and safety regu-
lations for pressurised devices.
Risk of explosion due to electrostatic charge!
If there is a sudden discharge of electrostatically charged
devices or persons, there is a risk of explosion in the Ex area.
▶Use suitable measures to ensure that electrostatic charges
cannot occur in the potentially explosive atmosphere.
▶Clean the device surface by gently wiping it with a damp or
anti-static cloth only.
General hazardous situations.
To prevent injuries, ensure that:
▶The system cannot be activated unintentionally.
▶Installation and maintenance may be performed by authorised
technicians only and with the appropriate tools.
▶Theprocessmustberestartedinadenedorcontrolledmanner
after an interruption in the power supply or pneumatic supply.
▶Devicemaybeoperatedonlywheninperfectconditionandin
consideration of the operating instructions.
▶The general rules of technology must be followed for applica-
tion planning and operation of the device.
Non-observance of these operating instructions and the
information contained therein and unauthorised tampering
with the device will release us from any liability and also
invalidate the warranty covering devices and components!
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EPS 18 ATEX 1088X